From Canada to Norway, international students venture to The University of Texas at Austin to experience the Longhorn lifestyle. ORANGE talked to some international students about the influence of their culture and Austin on their personal style.
Who’s rocking the most talked about buns on campus? Spoiler alert: It isn’t Kim Kardashian. ORANGE searched the Forty Acres and tracked down some of the hottest man buns not in Wranglers.
College is the time to try new things and take risks. Some may switch majors, while others switch hair color. Whether you have been rocking virgin hair for 20 years, or have experimented with everything from bright hues to ombré, these UT students have great advice we can all take note of.
Behind the small, unassuming chalkboard sign on Guadalupe Street marked “Monkies Vintage” lies a diverse selection of items ranging from cowboy boots and denim jackets to ‘90s basketball jerseys, rainbow sequined tops and plastic Ninja Turtle figurines. Serving up an eclectic mix of on-trend retro wears, Monkies can serve students of all styles and price ranges.
February is over already. If you’re like me, you are glancing down at your February to-list bleakly. But this month is different. With this inspiration board put right into your planner, each day you can motivate yourself to accomplish those goals. Whether you are trying to hit the gym more often or just make it every day to your 8 a.m., a portable inspiration board will help you stay focused and motivated.
The weather is getting warmer, the squirrels are coming out and you find your focus shifting from midterms to what you’re going to wear this spring. You may not be able to control Texas’ unpredictable weather, but the following style trends are sure to make this season a fashionable one.
During the 87th Academy Awards many celebrities played it safe in classic silhouettes, true cuts and subdued colors, but that doesn’t mean the red carpet was anything short of glamorous. ORANGE Style staff members pick their favorite and least favorite looks of the evening. While the stars worked the carpet in Hollywood wearing carefully designed gowns and tuxes, the ORANGE Style staff sat comfortably in their pajamas and weighed in on Twitter.
Whether you’re spending Thanksgiving at your childhood home, a friend’s house or in your apartment, there are plenty of ways to add a festive touch to the most anticipated (and tastiest) meal of the year. If you are looking for some chic ideas to decorate your table, then you’re about to hit the jackpot with these holiday décor DIYs.
Camille Styles’s coffee-table book, "Entertaining Inspired Gatherings and Effortless Style" encompasses everything it promises and more. An Austin native, Styles brings fashion, food and fun to life in 307 colorful pages filled with vibrant pictures. This coffee table book is split into four parts according to seasons. Each section dives into the sights, sounds and smells of that particular time of year. Styles talks about various social gatherings that ring true to each season, like a fiesta-themed soirée during the hot summer months. She includes scrumptious recipes to go along with it (I’m looking forward to trying out “the best chocolate cookies ever”).
Blonde strands of hair tinted with blue and pink dangle across psychology freshman Erika Evans's back. Her dreadlocks are embellished with beads and colored string that swing freely against her fairy-like frame. Evans’s skin is decorated with henna, and she wears striking pieces of earthy clothing.
Owning every piece of clothing in one color might seem easy, but you shouldn’t underestimate the art of uniformity. Monochrome is more than black and white—it’s using multiple shades of a single hue.
